He saw that it would be necessary once more to consult Lord Claud, who would probably be able to give him excellent advice.

But after that, Tom told himself, he would have no more dealings with that mysterious personage, but would throw himself into the service of the great Duke with such zealous goodwill as should lead him to fame and fortune at last.
He had a feeling, also, that he should be happier out of London and out of the country just at this juncture.

Lord Claud's careless indifference to consequences had had its effect upon him; but he was not quite comfortable yet, and the feeling of being watched and hunted for was an exceedingly unpleasant one.
He felt a distinct qualm of uneasiness that very morning as he and his host sat at breakfast together.
"I am going to fetch Rosamund," said the perruquier, as the meal drew to its close; "but if you will take my advice, good Tom, you will not sally forth into the streets today." "And wherefore not ?" asked Tom.
"I misdoubt me that you are watched for here, Tom.

It may be my fancy, but several times during these past days I have seen ill-looking fellows prowling nigh at hand--one or another of those four bullies, of whose discomfiture Rosy has told me, and young Harry also.

Once the fellow they call Slippery Seal came boldly to the shop asking news of you from the apprentice; but the lad had the wit to reply that he thought you had ceased to lodge here.
Nevertheless I have seen one or another of them skulking about since then, and it may be they will suspect that you may choose today for a visit to us." "And what do they watch me for ?" asked Tom, with heightened colour, but looking at Cale with an air of something almost like defiance, though his heart misgave him the while.
"Nay, Tom, that is a question you should be able to answer better than I.If there be no cause of offence against you, why, then, do as you will, and go where you will.